Fell off the weight control/fitness wagon last year due to a lot going on in my life. As a perennially hopeful person, I've started anew, senior status notwithstanding. Have lost 5 pounds in the last few weeks, and am making it a point to exercise daily.

The weather in the Houston area is beautiful right now, perfect for walking and gardening. Maybe even dusting off and using my bicycle.

But I also found a vintage Stair Stepper, brought it home and put it with the stationary bicycle and am using them both. The Stair Stepper is exactly like walking up a set of stairs and is awakening muscles I forgot I even had.

Every day is a new day, and it is never too late to take that first step to be the best you can be.